During the past academic year, Smith received more than $7 million in grants to support faculty-student research and curricular programming. From the globalization of ballet to helping scientists communicate, these projects showcase Smith’s culture of new ideas and collaboration.

The fifth annual Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs will be held on campus later this week. Aimee Rong ’19 (left) and Tasbiha Chowdhury ’19 won third place in the 2016 competition with their idea for Tutor Town, a service that offers tutoring by college students.

The students’ words varied slightly, but the sentiments they expressed at a recent event were unwavering: "Without financial aid I wouldn’t be here." Securing funds for aid was the highest priority of the Women for the World campaign, which raised close to $130 million for financial aid.

The Jandon Center for Community Engagement is Smith’s hub for community-driven projects and social-change research. The center has partnered with organizations in western Massachusetts—and as far away as India—to address the complex issues facing communities and society.

Is there a young woman in your family who is in high school and beginning the college search? You both are invited to attend Smith Connection: An Inside Look at College Admissions. Smith's team of admission professionals will share strategies to help you successfully navigate the college admission process. Come to campus Friday, June 23, for this special day offered exclusively to Smith alumnae and their families. The cost is $50 per family and includes lunch.

Connect with thousands of Smith women in business around the world through the Smith College Business Network. Smith women are a powerful force in business, and the Smith College Business Network provides tools for support, no matter what stage you are in your career.

Two Smith students are participating in the Sea Education Association’s semester program: Elsbeth Pendleton-Wheeler ’19 is studying with SEA’s Global Ocean program in New Zealand, and Amina Carbone ’18 is sailing with Colonization to Conservation in the Caribbean.

Selected items from the news media featuring Smith College people and programs